2021-03-10 ErvinWednesday, March 10, 2021 at 17:22:41 Pacific Standard Time
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Subject:Surf Park Development at Coral Mountain
Date:Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:17:39 PM Pacific Standard Time
From:L E
To:consulHngplanner@laquintaca.gov
La Quinta City Planning,
I am emailing you with my numerous concerns over the potential Coral Mountain Surf Park project.
I moved to La Quinta three years ago after an extensive research to find a quiet, peaceful and safe location
to live full time. My search ended when I decided the City of La Quinta had everything I was seeking, mainly
quiet and a safe secure neighborhood. I researched crime stats since I am a female that lives alone and
feel that safety is paramount. There is almost zero crime out here. There are not any commercial
businesses close by which is why we all moved here. The closer to commercial entities crimes, by evidence
of the crime stats, go up.
My residence is a one-minute walk to the beautiful, peaceful and quiet Coral Mountain area. You can hear
animals, including coyotes howl at night. It is a wonderful habitat for wildlife, reptiles and many bird species.
Here are some of my concerns:
The magnitude of this project is not conducive to this area at all.
Noise and dirt from construction and according to the developer potentially for the next 10 - 20 years.
Noise pollution from the many proposed activities that are planned there, including loud speakers for
announcements, etc. This is inconceivable to even think about.
Light pollution. This is a huge concern of our entire neighborhood and mine.
La Quinta does not have any street lights here (which I love) due to light pollution. You can see so many
stars in our night sky due to zero lights at that corner and surrounding areas.
Traffic. Looking at the projections traffic lights would need to be installed adding to pollution and noise
during construction and once the park is complete.
I am involved with this wonderful city through CERT and other volunteer opportunities that serve the
citizens of La Quinta. I want to stay forever so please consider all the ramifications this will have to all the
people and neighborhoods here.
By the way I am an ex-surfer and just recently gave away my skateboard. I like the concept but this is not
even close to the area where it should be considered.
There are so many areas south and west of here that would not affect any residential areas and would be a
much better fit for all. I understand the need for tax revenue but there are other locations that would not
impact residential neighborhoods.
Thank you for your time.
Best,
Elizabeth Ervin
80872 Calle Azul
La Quinta, CA 92253
949. 280-7695
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